Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...
After the beloved wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan died at the age of 38, he built the Taj Mahal in her honor. Emperor Shah Jahan ruled from 1628 to 1658. He married Mumtaz Mahal in 1612. Mahal ...
Standing before the Taj Mahal, it’s comforting to know that it is not, in fact, of another world. It is very much part of this ephemeral, unpredictable one we inhabit—a singular masterpiece that will ...
You can’t truly grasp India’s history until you stand before the iconic Taj Mahal. The north Indian city of Agra is more than just a travel destination – it is home to this magnificent monument of ...
NEW DELHI: The Hindutva group Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha has once again called for the cancellation of the three-day Urs ...
If you’re planning a trip to Agra and have a little extra time in your itinerary, consider a short detour that feels worlds away from the usual tourist bustle. Around 70–80 km from the city, along the ...
To view the Taj Mahal far from the hawkers and crowds, I had hoped to approach it in a small boat on the Yamuna River, which flows in a wide arc along the rear of the majestic 17th-century tomb. My ...